Airfield Maintenance Technician III

City of Charlotte

1d • $25 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking Airfield Maintenance Technician III’s to join our Field Maintenance Division. Operates heavy equipment for the Field Maintenance Division at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Performs concrete and asphalt work at a moderate level. Equipment operated includes, but is not limited to, motor grader, dozer, tandem dump truck, rubber tire loader, track loader, flusher truck, sweeper truck, asphalt rollers, backhoes, road tractor, airfield tractor, walk behind concrete/asphalt saw, broom tractor, and snow equipment. Duties are performed both landside and airside.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to qualify for City driving permit.
• Successful candidate must successfully pass and obtain Movement Area Training (MAT) Endorsement within the first 6 months of employment in order to maintain employment.
• Valid CDL-A with no more than 6 points.
• Tanker vehicle endorsement or the ability to obtain within one year from the date of employment.
• No minimum level plus seven years of experience
• High School Graduate or Equivalent plus five years of experience
• CDL-B required; ability to obtain CDL-A and Tank Endorsement within 12 months
• Knowledge of safety precautions and work hazards involved in the operation of equipment.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in the operation of equipment.
• Knowledge of concrete and asphalt work.
• Knowledge of concrete and asphalt repair methods and practices.
• Reading and writing sufficiently to complete paperwork.
• Motor grader and dozer operating skills which include spreading and leveling dirt, gravel, stone, and other materials to grade specifications and observing from reference stakes or lines.
• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner with co-workers, airport tenants, and the public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and the public.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work other shifts and overtime when required.
• Spends 50% of the time operating and driving heavy equipment. Performs related manual labor during the remainder of the time.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50lbs.
• Work involves sitting, standing, bending, walking, driving, climbing, lifting, carrying, shoveling, twisting, reaching, and kneeling/squatting.
• Must have sufficient physical strength and ability to operate manual and automatic vehicles.
• Works inside and outside. Exposed to machinery, moving objects, vehicles, dust, slippery and uneven surfaces, excessive noise, vibrating tools, and inclement weather.
• Works shifts and irregular hours.
• Touch
• Hearing
• Vision (distance, near, peripheral, depth)
• Speech

Nice To Haves

• Additional experience in heavy maintenance related to FAA 139 Certification and the operation of several pieces of heavy equipment mentioned previously is desirable.
• Must be familiar with or have the ability to become familiar with FAA Part 139 standard requirements for the airfield environment, TSA airport security requirements, and FAA Part 77 standard requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operates and drives heavy equipment and trucks including, but not limited to, motor grader, dozer, tandem dump truck, rubber tire loader, track loader, skid-steer loader, flusher truck, sweeper truck, asphalt rollers, backhoes, road tractor, airfield mowing equipment, walk-behind concrete/asphalt saw, broom tractor, and snow equipment.
• Inspects assigned equipment for readiness and safety.
• Performs as lead worker in absence of supervisor.
• Completes related records and reports.
• Performs related manual labor.
• Performs job duties while complying with TSA security requirements.
• Performs job duties requiring operation of vehicles or heavy equipment in/on and around active runway and taxiway environments while following instructions provided by FAA traffic controllers and following airfield signage, lighting, and paint marking instructions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits
• $2,000 sign-on bonus
• 2.5% premium pay for Airfield Maintenance technicians who possess a CDL
• 2.5% shift differential for technicians on third shift
• Employee referral bonus opportunity
• Career growth opportunities, including pre-paid tuition for an Associate’s Degree through CPCC

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED